Ben Lake MP: written questions

Written questions

• Western Sahara: Self-determination of StatesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1972More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to promote the right to self-government for the people of Western Sahara.

  Answer: The UK supports UN-led efforts to reach a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, based on compromise, which will provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. The UK also supports the work of Staffan de Mistura, P...

  Answered 5 Aug 2024

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• Fishguard: Republic of IrelandTreasuryTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1020More

  Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the volume of trade was between Fishguard and the Republic of Ireland in the (a) latest period for which data is available and (b) corresponding period in 2021.

  Answer: The volume of trade between Fishguard and the Republic of Ireland from May 2021 and May 2024 is as follows: Table 1: Republic of Ireland trade with Fishguard port, imports and exports trade value and net mass (1) Exports to Ireland Imports from Ireland ...

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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• UNRWA: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 453More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the resumption of funding for UNRWA; and when he plans to reach a decision on the resumption of such funding.

  Answer: As the Foreign Secretary announced in his speech on 19 July, UNRWA is absolutely central to humanitarian efforts in Gaza. It also plays a critical role in the wider region in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees, including healthcare and e...

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

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